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WhatsApp update 04 Oct 2018 : swipe to reply and contact check

Update 1: New Update Allow you to swipe from left to right on any conversation to reply in WhatsApp chat window. Update 2: WhatsApp notifies when unknown number texts is received; WhatsApp checks if the same contact has been shared in WhatsApp by any. refer the image. #whatsApp #whatsapp

Google Maps : Live Sharing : updates

Google Maps : Live sharing Updates now provides information  with  battery %  level .

WhatsApp update: you can only share with upto 5 chats.

WhatsApp update: you can only share with up to 5 Chats. This feature has been rolled out to Indian users.

WhatsApp update: Suspicious Link

WhatsApp has rolled out the new feature to identify spam links: Suspicious Link Alert Refer the image

How to send a message in WhatsApp without saving the contact in your Phone

How to send a message in  WhatsApp without saving the contact in your Phone Type the following link in the search bar: https://api.whatsapp.com/send? phone=XXXXXXXXXXX (Replace the  Xs  by typing the phone number of the person you want to contact, including the country code, but without the + sign.) Eg:  https://api.whatsapp.com/send? phone=91710000000 #whatsapp #contacts #newfeature Source: internet

WhatsApp: Payment feature

New feature in WhatsApp allows to transfer money within WhatsApp contacts using UPI. "PAYMENT FEATURE": to enable this feature one must receive notification from other person who had already enabled the feature. Below picture provides better understanding.

WhatsApp update : 06 April 2018

New update allows "voice recording" much easier. Just slide up to lock the record button.

Google flights: Tracking airline price tickets

Google Flights allows the user to track, flight tickets of future journey. Attached image shows the trend on how ticket prices increases and decreases.

Adgaurd : Ad-blocker for Android and iOS platform

Adgaurd One of the Annoying things in free apps are Ads. To curb these ads one of the best ad-blocker app is ADGAURD @ “Adgaurd.com”. Few more searches over the Net will get, insight about  the functionality and paid version.

Updated two Step Verification for Twitter

Twitter: Finally awaited feature of  Two Step Verification Via App (Using Google Authenticator) Previous Post on Details version How to enable Two step verification on social accounts, in below link; http://www.gouti1454.com/2017/05/enable-additional-security-layer-for.html Where to change the settings for enabling two step verification for Twitter- settings & Privacy  -> Account -> Security -> Two step Factor Authentication 

Datally: mobile data-saving & WiFi app by Google

Datally: mobile data-saving & WiFi app by Google: Data doesn’t have to be confusing, hard to control, or expensive. Saving mobile data is easy with Datally, a smart new app by Google. It’s a mobile data manager that will help you monitor, save, and gain control of your data. Through tracking and controlling app data usage, you save more data and get the most out of your phone. TAKE CONTROL Learn about the best ways to gain control of your data usage ● DATA SAVER - Save up to 30% of mobile data* through controlling data usage on an app-by-app. Control and limits data on specific apps while still enjoying the apps you want ● DATA SAVER BUBBLE - Front and center controls allow you to see real-time app data usage, and block an app’s data usage if things get out of control UNDERSTAND YOUR USAGE Easily track your data and understand which apps are using the most. ● DATA USAGE METRICS - Learn more about your data usage, including usage history, trends over time, and pe

Blood Bank Number: Nov 2017 updated

Sl.No Curated Blood Bank List Location Contact details 1 Indian red cross society Pan India 01123711551 2 Rotary Noida blood bank NCR 0120 - 4553000 3 Voluntary health services Chennai 044-22541972 4 Lions blood bank Chennai 044-28414949., Toll free: 1910 5 Bangalore medical services trust Bangalore 080-25293486 6 Jankalyan Blood bank Pune 020-24449527 7 People’s blood bank Kolkata 033-24555184/ 033-24555557 8 Lions district blood bank Kolkata 033-22485778/033-22485780 9 Central blood bank Hyderabad 040-27567892/040-27567893 #Blood #Bloodbank Source: Net

Google maps: Traffic Short Cut, Driving Short Cut & Share location Short Cut

How to add  Goggle Maps Short Cuts to Home screen ( Android Phone) 1. Long press on the Home screen, enables the options of "wallpapers, Widgets and Settings" 2. Select Widgets 3. Search for "Maps" 4. Now "Click and Drag" the Shortcut - Traffic " on to the home screen. #googlemaps, #gouti1454, #Maps, #Traffic, #widgets, 

VPN Extensions

Chrome Extensions: "BetterNet" Link : https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/setupvpn-lifetime-free-vp/oofgbpoabipfcfjapgnbbjjaenockbdp Description :  Betternet unlimited free VPN Proxy for Chrome enables you to access to all blocked websites and makes you secure.  Source: Chrome Firefox Extensions:  https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/setupvpn/

How to Get location history as MAP from Google Maps

Google's Feature "Location History" can be used in a useful way to track your travel in map.  Google maps doesn’t always allow to download the details. This job is done by the app “ Location History ” #App Link listed below: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homedev.locationhistory Steps to Download the Map; 1.        Select the date from the calendar 2.        Select the number of days the data to be pulled ( 4 days, 7 days or 14 days- max) 3.        Now select options (3 dots), select Share a.        As image b.        As file 4.        Choose file, it will be saved as “*. KML ” file type Steps to upload in Google “My Maps” 1.        Now log into   https://www.google.com/maps/about/mymaps/ 2.        Select “ Create New map ” 3.        “Untitled Map” is created 4.        Select “ Import ” under “ Untitled layer ”, then select the *.KML file. 5.        Now the downloaded map from LocationHistory is visible. 

WhatsApp Update: 2017- Oct - 04; Emoji's

New Emoji's are rolled out through play store.

WhatsApp Updates: 2017 Aug 02

Version: 2.17.288 beta 1. When typing text you can tap and hold to select the text , then scroll down the Menu to easily bold, strike-through, ETC. 2. While using camera, you can now swipe up to see all of your photos and videos from gallery.  

Chrome Extensions: HTTPS Everywhere: Plugin which forces every website to use HTTPS

Chrome Extensions: One of the best solution to force Website to work with "HTTPS", just by installing "HTTPS EVERYWHERE Plugin"  Check out "HTTPS Everywhere":  https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/https-everywhere/gcbommkclmclpchllfjekcdonpmejbdp?utm_source=gmail

Share your Current Driving location using Google maps

New Update with Google maps, using Share Trip Progress - one will be, able to share the current driving location. Step 1: After Navigation has started, just pull-up the screen from bottom, the below image will be visible  to Provide you with option " Share trip progress" Step 2: When Share trip progress is selected, the next screen provide with options - Contacts to share with. Other Person will be notified on their Mobile screen.

DigiLocker : Digital version of Driving license, AADHAR, RC and others

DigiLocker : You can get Digital Signed : Driving License, RC, AADHAR and other certificates. Steps: 1. Log on to https://digilocker.gov.in/                 Download DigiLocker from play store (currently available for Android only)                 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digilocker.android 2. Register using Phone Number, then Link your Aadhaar Number. 3. The updated Aadhaar will be available under                 Dashboard --> Issued Documents 4. Now for Driving License: Click Pull documents which is visible under Issued Documents   Now for Driving License:   Click Pull documents  which is visible under Issued Documents Next Screen ->Select ->Partner Name: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways ->Document Type: Driving License Under the Topic: Search your document by entering the required details Provide details about: Son / Wife / Daughter of: Driving License No: Name (prefill

App Launcher: Nova launcher

Nova launcher: This launcher brings stock android functions to Non-Stock UI’s ·          Infinity scroll ·          Dark Themes ·          Unread items ·          Grouped icons ·          Long press on icon provides Pop-up Menus Notable features (Prime features) :- Gestures and Inputs ·          Double tap to search for the APPS. ( comes in handy every time to reach out certain apps) ·          Hide Apps from APP- Drawer. ·          Two Finger Swipes – are customizable to set your favorite actions.     Note: Prime features needs to be bought from Play store. *Nova launcher was sold at a discount price (10 Rupees) Starting of the year.